History ShoutOut / GenshinImpact

* There is a web event in which the protagonist and Paimon write light novels about yokai. One of the tengu-centric light novel story prompts you can choose from is specifically about a tengu photographer.......... [[Franchise/TouhouProject Aya? is that you?]]

** The Hilichurls' behavior and role as tribalistic {{Mooks}} are very obviously based on the Bokoblins, while their bigger 'cousins' are more resembling of stockier Moblins.

* Razor's elemental burst makes him summon a [[FightingSpirit spectral wolf that hovers above him and attacks his enemies]], a trope that is [[TropeCodifier codified]] by ''Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure'' with their Stands.

* From the "Marvelous Merchandise" event, the NPC named Liben carries three [[Franchise/DragonBall Dragon Balls]] on his back.

* In one sidequest in Sumeru, an Aranara (named Ar'''anakin''', no less) referring to a group of thugs from the desert gives this reason for disliking them.
-->"[[Franchise/StarWars I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere.]]"

** One of the dialogue options for battling Swan is the iconic meme "It's time to D-D-D-Duel!"

** One of the dialogue options for battling Swan is the iconic meme "It's time to D-D-D-Duel!

* Genius Invocation TCG alludes to various card games but especially Franchise/YuGiOh with the story of the Yae Publishing light novels Timaeus mentions, with a young player releasing the trapped soul of a ancient player(Crocodile King/ Nameless Pharaoh) from an artifact(Casket Of Tomes/Millennium Pyramid) who then helps the boy become a great player, being a dead ringer for the plot of the original manga/anime.

* Genius Invocation TCG alludes to various card games but especially Franchise/YuGiOh with the story of the Yae Publishing light novels Timaeus mentions, with a young player releasing the trapped soul of a ancient player(Crocodile King/ Nameless Pharaoh) from an artifact who then help the boy become aa great player, being a dead ringer for the plot of the original manga/anime.

* A mysterious, white-haired demon slayer becomes friends with an entertainer dedicated to spreading their tale - are we talking about Shenhe and Yun Jin or [[Series/TheWitcher Geralt and Jaskier?]]

** Defeating a Maguu Kenki without triggering its parry earns you "[[Tabletop/BattleTech In this solemn matter, let no one interfere.]]"

* An Emerite Sword-Dancer will occasionally flourish his weapon while alternating it between hands. You have the option to shoot him in the middle of this animation just like in Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk, which will also net you the achievement [[Film/ANewHope "Han Always Shoots First..."]]

** One of his stances also mirrors that of the blocking animation of the Price from VideoGame/PrinceOfPersiaTheSandsOfTime Trilogy.

* In one sidequest in Sumeru, an Aranara referring to a group of thugs from the desert gives this reason for disliking them.

* The final act of "Summer Fantasia" feels like one big VideoGame/Persona4 reference, what with [[spoiler:Fischl's [[LiteralSplitPersonality "Shadow"]] being her adversary and said adversary being defeated by Fischl having to face herself and accept her flaws, with her Shadow returning to her heart.]]

** [[VisualNovel/SchoolDays Nice Boat!]]

* In the library, there's a scholar NPC named "[[UsefulNotes/SpaceX Ella Musk]]".

** Ayaka's {{charged attack}} resembles Vergil's "Judgement Cut", and has a combo that ends with a dash-and-sheath attack just like his "Rapid Slash" and "Yamato Combo C".